LGBTQ+ Travel Scholarships
The first cohort hasn't graduated yet. We're building the scholarship before they apply.
Wandering With Pride is a new organization. No scholars have graduated yet — because we're laying the foundation now, so that when students apply, the program is ready for them.
How it works
From application to departure.
Apply
Submit your application during the open window. We review every one personally — no automated rejections.
Review
Our team reviews based on financial need, LGBTQ+ identity, and program fit. We look for students who just need the money.
Interview
Finalists have a conversation with our team. We want to know you, not grade you.
Award
Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to your program or institution. No waiting for reimbursement.
Travel
You go. We stay in touch. Your experience becomes part of the story that helps fund the next student.
What's covered
What your scholarship can fund.
Flights
Round-trip airfare to your program destination.
Program fees
Application and enrollment fees for your study-abroad program.
Housing
Student housing costs for the duration of your program.
Coursework costs
Books, materials, and required course expenses.
Visa & passport
Government fees for visa applications and passport issuance.
Travel insurance
Coverage for medical emergencies and trip interruption abroad.
Language prep
Language courses or immersion programs before departure.
Supplies
Luggage, travel gear, and supplies for your time abroad.
Self-identify as LGBTQ+ (broadly defined — you know if this is you)
Enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university
Demonstrate financial need — we're looking for students for whom this money is the difference
Have an accepted or planned study-abroad program in place
Maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA — we care about effort, not perfection
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (DACA students encouraged to apply)